Obstructive Sleep Apnea Resources

According to the Official STOPBang Questionnaire Website, moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea is prevalent in 10-20% of the general population. Over 80% of patients with moderate to severe sleep apnea remained undiagnosed in the general population and this also applies to those who are coming for surgery.

Types of Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common type of sleep apnea. It occurs when the soft tissue in the back of your throat relaxes during sleep and blocks the airway, often causing you to snore loudly.

Central sleep apnea is a much less common type of sleep apnea that involves the central nervous system, occurring when the brain fails to signal the muscles that control breathing. People with central sleep apnea seldom snore.

American Sleep Apnea Association: What is Sleep Apnea

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